Registered Nurse IMC Stepdown
Weirton, WV
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

RN - Stepdown

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Weekend requirements: every other weekend (EOW)
• May be asked to participate in holiday rotation
• No call or standby requirements
• 30-bed stepdown unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-6 depending on acuity
• Must have 2 years of stepdown/PCU experience required
• Must be comfortable with cardiac monitoring and cardiac drips
• Required to titrate drips including cardizem, amio, nitro, heparin, dopamine, dobutamine, and angiomax
• Care for patients with cardiac conditions, post pneumonia, post cath lab, seizures, ETOH with CIWA protocols, and pacemakers
• Expected to read and interpret telemetry strips, print strips, perform measurements, and identify rhythms
• Must troubleshoot respiratory equipment as appropriate
• Floating requirements: may float to any inpatient unit, travelers are first to float
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs required
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Orientation includes 2 days general orientation and 1 day with preceptor
• Charting system: Cerner
• BSN not required
• Must reside within 50-mile radius and provide copy of unexpired driver's license
• Any licensing hits must be disclosed at time of submission

Facility:

This acute care medical center provides comprehensive healthcare services with a focus on stepdown and progressive care units. The facility maintains 24/7 support services including respiratory therapy, monitor technicians, and physician coverage with primary attending physicians during the day and nocturnist coverage at night. The stepdown unit is well-equipped to handle cardiac patients and various medical conditions requiring intermediate-level care between ICU and general medical floors.

Location:

Weirton, WV

Weirton is located in the northern panhandle of West Virginia, offering easy access to both Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the Ohio Valley region. The area provides a small-town atmosphere with the convenience of being close to larger metropolitan areas, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking a quieter lifestyle while maintaining access to urban amenities.